Datteln Lock – Poitou Donkeys in Steverauen loop from Olfen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Coesfeld

Olfen

Datteln Lock – Poitou Donkeys in Steverauen loop from Olfen

Hard

4.6

(32)

102

hikers

Datteln Lock – Poitou Donkeys in Steverauen loop from Olfen

05:56

23.2km

80m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.86 km

Old harbor basin of the Alte Fahrt in Olfen

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The former port of the city of Olfen was converted into a pond. Very suitable as a break area.

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4.38 km

Alte Fahrt Aqueduct over the River Lippe

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Very nice view from the Alte Fahrt on the Lippe.

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5.63 km

Alte Fahrt

Lake

7.61 km

Datteln Lock

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The Schachtschleuse was built in 1928 and put into operation in 1931 - a true piece of industrial culture.

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9.79 km

Eversum - Lippeaue Forest Path

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20.2 km

Beach

22.3 km

Deer enclosure in the Steveraue, Olfen

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A great enclosure right on the bike path.

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22.7 km

Stever floodplain

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View of the bridge of the Alte Fahrt from 1893. There is now a bike path where the ships used to go.

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23.2 km

Poitou Donkeys in Steverauen

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The Poitou donkey is an endangered large breed from France, named after the area Poitou. The breed is known since the 11th century.

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23.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

4.35 km

2.22 km

266 m

Surfaces

8.20 km

6.53 km

4.81 km

2.01 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

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6°C

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Comments

May 1, 2022,Auenlandschaften von Lippe und Stever

A beautiful round from Olfen through the river landscapes of Lippe and Stever. Later on past the "Altenfahrt" back to Olfen.
I saved the tour from komoot last year. Very scenic, from the paths a bit too much asphalt and gravel.

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May 2, 2024,🌱🐴 Auenland zwischen Lippe und Stever 🐂🌱

Today I finally had the time, the area and the weather to explore a great hike in western Münsterland. First we went along the Dortmund-Ems canal, then into the animal-rich Stever floodplains, and then we admired the Lippe floodplains. Most of the route ran along the Hohe-Mark-Steig and there were these lovely pink benches everywhere to take a break. Along …

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March 28, 2025,Alte Kanalbrücke (Alte Fahrt) – Poitou-Esel Runde von Bauerschaft Natrop

I actually just wanted to run a few kilometers to keep up my practice. Actually...but at the first opportunity, my feet wandered off the path in a different direction all by themselves. Of course, the friendly lady from komoot protested vigorously, but it was no use 🤷‍♀️ Thanks, feet, the detour was worth it. You had a beautiful view, and …

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October 13, 2024,Dreibogenbrücke Alte Fahrt – Poitou-Esel Runde von Bauerschaft Natrop

Unfortunately, my favorite person couldn't make it today 😞, so I paid more attention to the pace today. The tour is fairly easy in terms of difficulty and unfortunately also has a lot of asphalt at times. But for today and for my needs, it was the right choice. Thanks to my predecessors.

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